Tour to Armenian Switzerland
Description
During this tour you'll drive about 90 kilometres to the northeast of Armenia's vibrant capital city of Yerevan: the highway narrows into mountainous roads as you enter the Tavush region. During this experience, you'll visit some of the most important places, including the peninsula of Sevan and Sevanavank, the charming Dilijan town, Haghartsin and Lake Parz. Your first stop is the picturesque Lake Sevan with its crystal clear water and stunning historic peninsula with the medieval monastery Sevanavank. The wonderful lake that surrounds the peninsula of Sevan and Sevanavank is one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Your second stop is the charming town of Dilijan. Here you'll step back in time to explore the beautiful medieval church and khachkars of Haghartsin dating back to the Middle Ages. Then continue the tour through forests to incredible lake Parz to take panoramic photos of the gorgeous landscape at a height of 1,400 metres above sea level.
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Itinerary
Your driver will meet you at a location convenient to you in Yerevan.
First of all, you will stop at the picturesque Lake Sevan with its crystal clear water and stunning historic peninsula which is home of medieval monastery Sevanavank. Nicknamed the ‘Blue Pearl’ this magnificent lake is the jewel of Armenia. The Wonderful Lake that surrounds the peninsula of Sevan and Sevanavank is one of the most beautiful places in Europe.
Driving about 90 kilometres to the northeast of Armenia's vibrant capital city of Yerevan, the highway narrows into mountainous roads as you enter the Tavush region. Your second stop is the old charming town Dilijan. The unseasonably hot and humid summer has vacationers flocking to "Armenia's Switzerland" from across Armenia and bordering Georgia, Russia and Iran, as well as from various parts of Europe. They come seeking what affluent folks of Transcaucasia sought when they built their summer villas here -- the crisp, alpine mountain air of unspoiled forests, preserved national park and lakes and to bask in the natural healing springs. In fact, Dilijan mineral water is bottled and marketed throughout the country.
Step back in time to explore the beautiful medieval church and khachkars of Haghartsin
Then continue the tour through forests to incredible lake Parz to take panoramic photos of the gorgeous landscape at a height of 1,400 metres above sea level. Dilijan is the best sunset spot in Tavush region and a perfect place to finish the tour before heading back to Yerevan.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This package includes:
- Meal;
- Professional guide service;
- Entrance fees to the historical and cultural attractions;
- Full transportation service (comfortable air-conditioned minibus or bus)
Reviews(2)
This is an outstanding tour organized by a professional tourism agency in Yerevan (Ayrarat Tour). Everything was above expectation. The tour guide Mr. Grigor is an encyclopedia when it comes to history. The information he provided was amazing and interesting. Visiting all these historical sights in one day was unbelievable. From Dilijan (little Switzerland) to lake Seven and the delicious lunch at the lake area was like a dream. The best surprise was when returning back to Yerevan to discover that a dinner arrangement was awaiting for us. Ms. Nona escorted us to an Italian restaurant and during the way Armenian hospitality and kindness were really felt. The whole experience was unforgettable. It is tours like these and people like Grigor and Nona who will make me visit Armenia again and again.
